Marilyn  McQuarrie

“Primarily a studio painter, I gather my inspiration from nature through the use of a camera and sketchbook. Using this visual information as a guide, I proceed to develop a composition. I often begin to give definition to areas working from large shapes to small. Around this time the painting takes on an energy of its own. Instead of my being in complete control, the painting commands the direction. The results are often vastly different from my original preconceived idea of the finished work.”

-- Marilyn Apland McQuarrie

Marilyn McQuarrie is a versatile painter with an extensive background. She is not limited by specific subject matter, as is evident in this display. A University of Minnesota graduate, McQuarrie is now a retired educator. For twenty years she inspired high school students and is presently in demand as a watercolor workshop instructor.

McQuarrie has studied with some of the nation’s most prominent watercolorists such as Nita Engle, Frank Webb, Jeanne Dobie, Steve Quiller and Jim Kosvanek. She presently lives with her husband in Green Valley, Arizona where she operates her Casita Inspirada Studio. Many of her works are in private and corporate collections throughout the world.

Contact the artist:  (520) 625-1304
e-mail: rily1@cox.net